Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2003
Subject Date
1963
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3467
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1963
on sides of ornament:
FUEL INJECTION
on back of ornament:
2003
on bottom of ornament:
Chevrolet and the 1963 Corvette Emblems and Body Design / are General Motors Trademarks used under license to / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 13
on front of packaging:
50 / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas / 2003 / 1963 CORVETTE(R) STING RAY TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / Corvette(R) 50th Anniversary / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging;
1963 CORVETTE(R) STING RAY TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / That split rear window--how unique! / That styling--shiny, smooth, and sleek! / This Corvette(R) Sting Ray TM has to be / the legendary '63! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / MHO789 / Corvette, Sting Ray, CORVETTE 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED / EDITION Trademark(s), and vehicle model body design(s) are / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8129
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Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Hallmark's "Classic American Cars" series, launched in 1991, celebrated beloved sports cars, pony cars, and muscle cars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.